NEW YORK (AP) – Brady House highlighted a dominant performance by the Washington Nationals with his first career grand slam, contributing to a seven-run fourth inning that led the team to a 14-2 victory over the New York Mets on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Curtis Mead also played a pivotal role with a late homer and four hits, helping the Nationals achieve a season-high in runs while improving their road record to 11-7 after recovering from an 8-0 loss in the series opener on Tuesday.
Strong Contributions from Young Players
James Wood drove in three runs and scored three times, while CJ Abrams added three hits and two RBIs. The young Nationals showcased their offensive potential, reflecting a promising future for the team.
Cade Cavalli’s Stellar Pitching Performance
Cade Cavalli (1-1) delivered an impressive six-inning outing, striking out 10 batters, which equaled his career high. He achieved a remarkable streak, throwing 24 consecutive strikes, the longest in Major League Baseball this season.
This performance marked Cavalli as the first Nationals pitcher to record 10 strikeouts in consecutive starts since Max Scherzer in July 2020.
Mets Struggle Continues
Juan Soto hit a homer against his former team for the second night in a row, finishing with three hits. However, the Mets (10-20) continued to struggle, suffering their 16th loss in 19 games due to a weak pitching performance.
David Peterson (0-4), making his first start since April 13 after being demoted to the bullpen, allowed seven runs in 3 2/3 innings, including three walks in the disastrous fourth inning. House’s grand slam marked the Nationals’ first of the season, capping their biggest inning of the year.
The Mets allowed their highest run total of the season and faced boos from a sparse crowd at Citi Field.
Upcoming Matchup
The Mets are set to face RHP Freddy Peralta (1-3, 3.90 ERA), who is on a three-game losing streak, in the series finale on Thursday afternoon. The Nationals will counter with veteran RHP Miles Mikolas (0-3, 8.49).